ALBA-Bayern derby postponed due to bad weather conditions / News - Basketnews.com

The German League derby between ALBA and Bayern has been postponed due to heavy snowfall in Munich, making it impractical for the Bavarian team to travel to the German capital.

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The German League derby between host ALBA Berlin and FC Bayern Munich, originally scheduled for Sunday at 5 p.m. local time, has faced an unexpected twist.

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The match had to be postponed due to the disruptive weather conditions causing havoc in Munich.

German Basketball League, after consulting with both participating clubs and in adherence to game regulations, officially announced the postponement on Saturday.

The primary factor behind this decision is the heavy snowfall in Munich and its surrounding areas, rendering it impractical for the Bavarian team to make the journey to Berlin.

As of now, the rescheduled date for the derby remains undisclosed.

Both teams have EuroLeague Round 12 home games on Tuesday. ALBA will host Zalgiris Kaunas, while Bayern welcome EA7Emporio Armani Milan.

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